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BV08 ZYZ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,249 miles

Rear seats removed time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2025 44,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,970 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 42,962 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake warning light glowing when handbrake off

Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Tailshaft area on gearbox . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,428 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox tail-shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,456 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,533 miles

exhaust rear box 2nd skin damaged / missing in places due to rust

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,309 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,948 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,948 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BV08 ZYZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 ZYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV08 ZYZ registered?

BV08 ZYZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 ZYZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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